Rahul Bhagchandani is an enabler in India’s startup ecosystem, having experienced a unique journey as a founder, incubator leader, and policymaker. He serves as an advisor on innovation to Gujarat Technological University and is advancing efforts at the Motwani Jadeja Foundation, where he has been a Rajeev Circle Fellow since 2019. Rahul is credited with developing the Student Startup and Innovation Policy (SSIP) in India, a pioneering initiative that has impacted over 10 million students and fostered localized startup ecosystems. He has also worked closely with UNICEF to drive innovation programs for children and young women. As one of India’s youngest CEOs in the public sector, Rahul co-founded GUSEC, establishing a world-class startup incubator. Under his leadership, GUSEC grew into a thriving community of 1,000 startups, creating over 10,000 jobs and delivering substantial economic returns. Rahul’s entrepreneurial journey began at 17 with Youth Connect, a pioneering youth magazine.